Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has strongly condemned India for submitting his recent remarks to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) as purported evidence of Pakistan’s alleged support for terrorism. Indian authorities cited Gandapur’s statement—where he criticized Pakistan’s institutions for releasing Taliban detainees—to argue that Islamabad continues to back militant groups.
The KP chief minister rejected India’s interpretation, calling it a deliberate misrepresentation. “My words were twisted out of context,” Gandapur stated, adding that he would formally write to FATF to expose India’s own role in regional terrorism, particularly in Kashmir. He accused New Delhi of attempting to construct a “false narrative” to pressure Pakistan financially by seeking its return to the FATF grey list.
Pakistan was removed from the FATF’s grey list in 2022 after years of stringent reforms, a move that helped restore its credibility among international lenders. The Indian submission, however, frames Gandapur’s comments as a “charge sheet” against Pakistan, specifically highlighting Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as a terrorism-affected region. FATF officials confirmed receiving India’s complaint but have not yet indicated any immediate action.
Gandapur warned that India’s efforts could harm Pakistan’s economy, which is already under strain. “We will not let Modi’s regime succeed in its designs,” he declared, emphasizing Pakistan’s unity in countering terrorism. The development has sparked domestic debate, with critics questioning whether such statements should be made publicly given FATF’s sensitivity. As tensions escalate, the global watchdog’s response could have significant diplomatic and financial repercussions for Pakistan.
